Maximizing Your Impact

When women, especially Black and Latinx women, are successful everyone wins. As local economies and businesses begin to recover from the downturn attributed to the pandemic, it is time we acknowledge women’s substantial roles in building, growing, and sustaining their communities through business. We know that when women succeed, communities are changed for the better—jobs are created and opportunity is extended to marginalized communities, tax income is generated for municipalities, and women become more civically engaged, leading to more representation in government. With 70% of households in communities of color being run by women, it is even more important we help women of color succeed. This year, CWE invites you to learn how to maximize your impact and transform your community.

CWE’s Virtual Women Business Leaders Conference featuring the Women of Color Business Summit is the premier event for women in business, bringing together more than 350 women business leaders, owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, supplier diversity teams, and purchasing professionals.

2022 Conference Features

• Workshops, and panel discussions led by knowledgeable experts. 

  • Meet our WBLC Speakers & Session Leaders

  • Meet our WOCBS Speakers & Session Leaders

• Women of Color Business Summit (October 20). Includes forums, panels and workshops specifically addressing the needs of women of color entrepreneurs and business leaders of color. 

• Keynote Speakers
  • Chely Wright, Activist and Country Music Artist
  • Carmen Ortiz, Partner at Anderson Kreiger in Boston and former U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts

• CWE WBENC Meet and Greet.  Exclusive, invite-only session for WBENC-Certified businesses. 
• Ample opportunities to network and make new connections. 

Women of Color Business Summit

October 20, 2022 | 10:00 AM-2:15 PM

The Women of Color Business Summit was established to focus on the development, success, and highlights of women of color entrepreneurs and business leaders, who have been most impacted by COVID-19. Developed by and for women of color, the summit provides a space and opportunity to address the unique challenges, concerns, and issues facing one of today’s fastest-growing--yet least supported--groups of entrepreneurs and business leaders. Our goal is to leave attendees with expanded networks and practical tools to help them succeed in their business endeavors and strengthen their communities.

Agenda & Speakers

Women Business Leaders Conference

• Keynote Speaker: Chely Wright, Activist and Country Music Artist
• Conference Speakers and Session Leaders
• WBLC Workshops & Sessions

Women of Color Business Summit

• Keynote Speaker: Carmen Ortiz, Partner at Anderson Kreiger in Boston and former U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
• Conference Speakers and Session Leaders
• WOCBS Workshops & Sessions

Registration 

Register now! 

All online sales close the Monday before the event: Monday, October 17, 2022. All registration/ticket sales are final after this date, and no refunds will be issued.

Scholarships & Pricing Considerations

CWE gladly offers scholarships for full price tickets based on household income. Early Bird pricing will not be discounted.  Click here for the scholarship form and email it Samantha Carr, SCarr@CWEonline.org.

Sponsorship, Advertisement Opportunities and Donations

Interested in gaining visibility for your company while helping CWE help women and veterans? Become a sponsor or donate to a great cause. Your company logo/name will be included in the conference promotional material sent to over 39,000 subscribers including our clients, Corporate Members, supporters, business leaders and much more. For more details, e-mail Kimberly E. Zouzoua at kzouzoua@cweonline.org.